West Fargo, N.D – The Big Iron Show in the Midwest is one of the larger events for agribusiness. 2020 was the 40th Year for Big Iron. Exhibitors numbered over 700 spread across 350 acres. New rules and format guidelines with the pandemic were in place in order for the show to go on. The main showcase of large farm equipment was held outdoors for the Big Iron Farm Show. Attendance was steady even though a lower count due to the pandemic but still was impressively strong and a continuous flow of serious buyers.
The first show in 1980 was held in Casselton, North Dakota and then was moved to the Red River Valley Fair where attendance was more than 70,000 in 2015 and more than 900 exhibits. Exhibitors and attendees travel from all over the continent to see the newest in technology, demonstrations and equipment.
Mitchell Walters/Nancy Ann Peterson, photographer